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Centre Lane Partners, LLC

Private Equity Associate

Centre Lane Partners, LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Position Title Private Equity Associate

Location Manhattan, NY. On-site presence is required four days a week, Monday through Thursday.

Firm Overview Founded in 2007, Centre Lane Partners is a private investment firm that invests in the equity and debt of middle market companies in North America. We employ a flexible strategy that approaches complex situations with a solutions orientation. We have an experienced, collaborative and diverse team, and seek to partner with strong management teams that can benefit from patient, long‑term capital and our operational, financial and strategic expertise and support.

Key Responsibilities

Conducting industry research using tools such as Salesforce, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Pitchbook, and FactSet.

Supporting the deal process evaluation, including structuring, negotiation, and financing of transactions.

Performing detailed company‑specific analyses, including cohort analysis, revenue breakdowns, and financial performance metrics (e.g., revenue, gross margin, EBITDA), as well as customer‑level performance.

Building complex financial models to assess potential investment opportunities, employing advanced financial models for leveraged buyouts, mergers, public company take‑privates, and other deal types.

Preparing comprehensive investment committee presentations and memoranda.

Contributing to the ongoing management of existing portfolio investments.

Private Equity Investment Approach Focus on complex lower middle‑market businesses, upper middle market buyouts, and high‑quality, stable target company growth buyouts in businesses with EBITDA ranging from $25 million to $100 million. Targets include small, growth‑focused leveraged buyouts with both majority and minority growth equity investments.

Qualifications

12‑18 months of experience at a top‑tier investment bank.

Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including the ability to conduct detailed industry and company‑specific analyses, such as customer cohort analysis, revenue breakdowns, financial performance metrics (covering revenue, gross margin, and EBITDA), and customer‑level insights.

Proficient in building and updating complex financial models, including those for leveraged buyouts, take‑privates, dividend transactions, and minority investments.

Excellent academic record with a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.

Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a strong ability to collaborate with teams and interact with senior stakeholders.

Compensation Base salary with additional performance‑based bonuses. Compensation is based on total capital managed by the firm and its affiliates.

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